Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 23 | 39 | 25 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Trail Blazers 113-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.